Carly Stoenner

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/ Oct 5

Sun Salutation for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide

For those of you who want to start yoga but don’t know where to begin, Sun Salutations are the best answer. Sun Salutations, also known as Surya Namaskar, is a beginner-friendly sequence…

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/ Sep 14

The 10 Best Yoga Poses to Improve Balance 

Yoga is one of the few types of exercise that actually helps improve balance. It combines physical postures and mental focus to maintain an even weight distribution, keeping ourselves upright and steady….

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/ Aug 17

The Best Yoga Routine for Spinal Flexibility & Strength

The spine is the backbone of our body, both literally and figuratively. It supports our posture, protects the nervous system, and enables daily movements. A flexible spine allows you to move more…

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/ Aug 9

The Best Morning Yoga Routine for Beginners: 10 Yoga Poses to Jumpstart Your Day

Yoga is a comprehensive physical and spiritual practice that combines body postures, deep breathing, and meditation to promote well-being. When practiced in the morning, yoga has the power to awaken the body,…

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/ Jul 20

Sustainable Travel Expert Advice

In this article, Bodhi Surf + Yoga offers some expert advice on sustainable travel based on our run as an environmentally and socially-conscious surf and yoga lodge in southern Costa Rica. The…

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/ Jun 22

Surfboard Shape Explanation: What Are the Different Types of Surfboards?

For the first time, I have been playing around with different types of surfboard shapes. As a Southern California native, I used to grab whatever white squash tail thruster board everyone else…

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, / Dec 15

Costa Rica Surf Guide: When and Where to Surf in Costa Rica

Costa Rica boasts rideable waves all year round, which is why it is one of the most popular surf destinations in the world. It is known for its quality and quantity of…

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/ Dec 1

Is Surfing a Sport? And Why it Matters

To quickly answer this question, yes, surfing is a sport according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Surfing officially debuted as an Olympic sport in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. However, there is…

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, / Nov 3

Yoga for Surfers: A Simple Sequence for Surfers of All Levels

Regardless of whether you are someone who is interested in learning how to surf or an intermediate or advanced surfer, you should seriously consider starting a yoga practice. You can do it…

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/ Sep 8

Why Surfing is So Addictive

Most surfers consider themselves addicted, and the advent of surfing in their lives to be a positive thing. Here are some of the reasons why surfing is so addictive!

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